Dave Liebman - Looking For the Light: A Tribute to Chet Baker

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1997
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 50:21
Size: 122,3 MB
Art: Front

(5:45)  1. Up Chet's Alley
(9:16)  2. Beautiful Black Eyes
(3:57)  3. Looking For the Light
(5:17)  4. Margarine
(5:02)  5. The Famous Jacques
(6:23)  6. Nightbird
(5:01)  7. You Can't Go Home Again
(5:41)  8. This One's For Chet
(3:55)  9. Sippin' At Bells

Saxophonist and educator David Liebman is a forward-thinking artist whose advanced improvisational style and association with trumpeter Miles Davis in the '70s combined to make him one of the most influential and successful jazz musicians of his generation. Heavily influenced by John Coltrane, Liebman has moved from tenor saxophone to soprano and flute throughout his career and more often than not played in a progressive, post-bop style that touched on fusion and avant-garde jazz. Born in Brooklyn in 1946, Liebman studied classical piano and saxophone before focusing on jazz a move he attributes to seeing Coltrane perform live in New York on multiple occasions. He continued his private jazz studies with such artists as Joe Allard, Lennie Tristano, and Charles Lloyd while earning a degree in American History from New York University. After graduating, he focused solely on a career in music and quickly became an active leader in the vibrant late '60s "loft" scene in New York City. After a year with the early fusion ensemble Ten Wheel Drive, Liebman was asked to join former-Coltrane drummer Elvin Jones' band, and ultimately appeared on several of Jones' albums in the '70s. This brought him to the attention of trumpeter Miles Davis, who hired him from 1970 to 1974. During this period, Liebman toured and recorded with Davis, appearing on such albums as 1972's classic On the Corner as well as 1974's Dark Magus and Get Up with It. Liebman eventually left Davis' band and began working on his own music in various ensembles including the Open Sky Trio with pianist Bob Moses, Lookout Farm with pianist Richie Beirach and guitarist John Abercrombie, and his own David Liebman Quintet, featuring guitarist John Scofield and Japanese trumpeter Terumasa Hino. This was a fertile, exploratory period for Liebman that resulted in a handful of stellar albums, including 1974's Drum Ode (ECM), 1975's Lookout Farm (ECM), 1977's Forgotten Fantasies (Timeless), 1978's Omerta (Storyville), and 1979's Doin' It Again (Timeless). In the early '80s, Liebman formed the cooperative ensemble Quest with pianist Richie Beirach, drummer Billy Hart, and bassist George Mraz, and later bassist Ron McClure. Beginning with group's self-titled 1981 debut for Palo Alto, Quest has continued to release albums throughout Liebman's career. Also during the '80s, Liebman recorded regularly, appearing on myriad albums including Elvin Jones' 1982 album Earth Jones (Palo Alto), 1983's Things We Did Last Summer with trumpeter John McNeil (Steeplechase), 1985's Double Edge with pianist Beirach (Storyville), as well as his own albums including 1985's The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (CMP), 1987's Homage to John Coltrane (OWL/EMI), 1988's Trio + One (OWL/EMI), and 1989's The Blessing of Old Long Sound (Newsound). 

It was also during the late '80s that Liebman began splitting his time between playing and teaching jazz. An early clinician at the Jamey Aebersold camps during the '70s, Liebman met such jazz educators as David Baker, Jerry Hearle, Jerry Coker, and other early proponents of formal jazz studies. These experiences, as well as seeing firsthand the interest and need for jazz instruction worldwide while on tours in Europe, spurred Liebman to found the International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ) in 1989. Along with releasing such highly regarded albums as 1990's The Tree, 1994's Songs for My Daughter, and 1998's John Coltrane's Meditations, Liebman continued to work with the IASJ to promote jazz and mentor students. For his work, Liebman received several awards in the field of jazz education including being named a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master for 2011.While retaining a strong focus on jazz education, Liebman remains a vital, creative force on the jazz scene and performs and records regularly. In 2010, he released the big-band album Live: As Always and appeared as a featured guest on The Bickel-Marks Group with David Liebman. He then paired with pianist Lewis Porter and guitarist Marc Ribot for 2012's Surreality on Enja. Several more well-received dates followed, including his 2014 big-band effort, A Tribute to Wayne Shorter, 2015's Sketches of Aranjuez, and the 2016 duo album, Balladscapes, with pianist Richie Beirach. In 2017, Liebman collaborated with fellow saxophonist Joe Lovano on the tribute album Compassion: The Music of John Coltrane. ~ Matt Collar https://www.allmusic.com/artist/david-liebman-mn0000175407/biography               

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Deanna Storey - Sometimes I'm Happy

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2002
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:05
Size: 128,6 MB
Art: Front

(4:46)  1. Sometimes I'm Happy
(4:28)  2. On The Street Where You Live
(4:32)  3. I Thought About You
(5:32)  4. I'm Glad There Is You
(5:39)  5. You Don't Know What Love Is
(4:58)  6. When Sunny Gets Blue
(4:05)  7. Too Close For Comfort
(3:24)  8. Where Are You
(4:49)  9. Angel Eyes
(4:26) 10. Can't Get Out Of This Mood
(5:06) 11. Sometimes I'm Happy (Take Two)
(4:13) 12. Love Me Or Leave Me

Generally one can get a feel for how adaptable a jazz singer can be by just tracking where she or he has appeared. Deanna Storey migrated to NYC from Seattle (in recent years, it's usually been the opposite direction). In any event, she has appeared at such Big Apple cabaret rooms as Don't Tell Mama's, The Algonquin and Danny's Skylight Room, all tried and true cabaret venues. Lately she has been appearing at locations which tend to lean more toward jazz than the more stylized cabaret format. . This her latest album takes the second route, delivering on a set of classic jazz standards loaded with jazz statements. The passion and heat of torch had been "You Don't Know What Love Is". Strong and unequivocal statements have also been added by the modern sounding alto of Andrew Speight. His long solo on this cut is one of the album's high spots. Storey also uses her significant swinging and scat skills on "Sometimes I'm Happy". (The other version of this tune on the CD is given a Samba kick.) Being an equal opportunity employer, Storey gives plenty of room for the rhythm section to stretch out, especially the bass opening by Michael Zisman, and the piano of Matthew Clark throughout. The level of enjoyment one experiences in hearing a CD, especially a vocal, is closely related to one's expectations . If you're looking for Fitzgerald or Abbey Lincoln every time out, then the return on the listening investment can be small. But if sights are lowered slightly, then there is a rich lode of music waiting out there to be appreciated. This is the case with Storey. No Billie Holiday, but very good in her own way. With an instinctive sense of phrasing, pitch and rhythm, whether it be an upbeat or ballad, she gives each tune its full due with a very rewarding result. Recommended. ~ Dave Nathan https://www.allaboutjazz.com/sometimes-im-happy-deanna-storey-im-so-pretty-review-by-dave-nathan.php

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Pete Escovedo - Flying South

Styles: Vocal
Year: 1996
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 54:45
Size: 128,5 MB
Art: Front

(1:37)  1. Flying South (intro)
(6:33)  2. Flying South
(5:42)  3. All This Love
(3:35)  4. Cabo Frio
(5:34)  5. Tiemblas
(3:38)  6. Flying Easy
(7:24)  7. Still Life
(4:56)  8. Esta Noche
(4:52)  9. Como Rien
(5:08) 10. Leyte
(1:17) 11. Canto Para Chango
(4:25) 12. El Alma De Carnival

An active force in Latin jazz since the '60s, Pete Escovedo is well-known in the San Francisco Bay area; not only as a seasoned percussionist and bandleader, but as the musical and spiritual head of the Familia Escovedo. His brother is fellow musician Coke Escovedo, and his children and relatives include percussionist/vocalist Sheila E., producer/bandleader/percussionist Peter Michael Escovedo, and Texas-based singer/songwriter Alejandro Escovedo. Flying South, a 1996 release, continues Escovedo's exploration of the musical region where Latin jazz, salsa, and pop meet. Featuring contributions from George Duke, Andy Narrell, and Najee, highlights include the title track, "Tiemblas," and a Cal Tjader composition, "Leyte." For fans of Koinania, Alex Acuna & the Unknowns, and pop/jazz/Latin crossover, this disc is a worthwhile buy. ~ Gregg Juke https://www.allmusic.com/album/flying-south-mw0000180346

Personnel: Pete Escovedo (vocals, drums, congas, bongos, guiro, timbales, percussion, bells); John Santos (vocals, shekere, percussion); Lalah Hathaway, Nikita Germaine, Pastiche (vocals); Ray Obiedo (guitar, piano); David Yamasaki (guitar); Melecio Magdaluyo (flute, saxophone, tenor saxophone); Najee (flute, soprano saxophone); Norbert Satchel, Norbert Stachel (flute); Gerald Albright (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Robbie Kwock, Robbie Kowck, Louis Fasman (trumpet, flugelhorn); Wayne Wallace (trombone, keyboards); Dave Gregoric, Jeff Cressman, Marty Wehner (trombone); George Duke, Murray Low (piano, keyboards); David Matthews , Rebeca Mauleón (piano); Sheila E., Sheila Escovedo (drums, congas, shekere, percussion); Francisco Aguabella (drums, percussion); Paul van Wageningen (drums); Juan Escovedo (congas, bongos, percussion); Juanita Escovedo (guiro, percussion); Andy Narell (steel drum, steel pan); Brittney Escovedo, Mom Escovedo, Pops Escovedo (percussion).

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Denny Zeitlin - Wishing On The Moon

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2018
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:24
Size: 152,9 MB
Art: Front

(11:09)  1. All Of You
(10:12)  2. Wishing On the Moon
( 5:54)  3. As Long As There's Music
( 3:47)  4. Slickrock - Dawn, Gathering
( 4:04)  5. Slickrock - On the Trail
( 5:08)  6. Slickrock - Recovery
( 3:35)  7. Slickrock - On the Trail Again
( 6:55)  8. Put Your Little Foot Right Out
( 6:46)  9. There and Back
( 1:35) 10. Bass Prelude to Signs & Wonders
( 6:12) 11. Signs & Wonders

Pianist Denny Zeitlin never fails to make us smile and on an album like this, recorded many years after he first brought a new brightness to the world of jazz piano, we're still amazed at how he can unlock so many special moments with effortless ease! Zeitlin's always completely himself, but also never overstating his identity just casually sliding into these note structures that are as appealing and optimistic as they are fresh modernism, but from the brighter side of the sun aided by the work of Buster Williams on bass and Matt Wilson on drums. Titles include the originals "There & Back", "Signs & Wonders", "Wishing On The Moon", and "Slickrock" plus "All Of You" and "Put Your Little Foot Right Out".  © 1996-2018, Dusty Groove, Inc. https://www.dustygroove.com/item/881969/Denny-Zeitlin:Wishing-On-The-Moon

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Major Holley - Excuse Me Ludwig

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:36
Size: 136.4 MB
Styles: Bop, Swing
Year: 1977/2007
Art: Front

[4:16] 1. Excuse Me Ludwig
[4:39] 2. Blue Skies
[4:37] 3. Salty Mama Cassoulet
[3:09] 4. Lush Life
[4:23] 5. Lamb Stew For Slam
[5:51] 6. How High The Moon
[3:23] 7. Raincheck
[4:50] 8. Willow Weep For Me
[7:00] 9. Like Someone In Love
[3:54] 10. Excuse Me Ludwig
[6:43] 11. This Is The End Of A Beautiful Friendship
[6:45] 12. Stolen Sweets

Major Holley was best known for using the Slam Stewart trademark of singing along with his bowed bass solos, although he sang in unison while Stewart vocalized an octave above his bass. Otherwise, Major Holley (known as "Mule") was a fine supportive bassist. He originally played violin and tuba, but switched to bass while playing in Navy bands. He played with Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, and Ella Fitzgerald in the mid- to late '40s, and in 1950 did a series of duet recordings (never reissued) with Oscar Peterson. After a period working for the BBC in England, he toured with Woody Herman (1958), played with the Al Cohn-Zoot Sims quintet (1959-1960), and worked in the studios, in addition to appearing on some jazz recordings and having a stint with Duke Ellington (1964). Major Holley taught at Berklee (1967-1970), freelanced in New York, and recorded with everyone from Roy Eldridge and the Lee Konitz Nonet, to Quincy Jones; he even met up on two records with Slam Stewart. ~ Scott Yanow

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Earth Jazz Agents - Plan A

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:22
Size: 135.9 MB
Styles: Jazz-funk
Year: 2006
Art: Front

[5:16] 1. Pamela
[5:46] 2. Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
[7:54] 3. All That Pain
[6:12] 4. Blues For Hiroshi
[6:32] 5. Tom Tom
[6:05] 6. Paradise Lost
[6:57] 7. 74th & Columbus
[7:59] 8. Speak Low
[6:37] 9. King Jaffe Jufer

Vincent Herring, as, ts; Anthony Wonsey, p, keys; Richie Goods, b; Joris Dudli, dm; Special guest Jeremy Pelt, tp, flgh.

We call ourselves a "Real Band", a spirited unit that has been touring intensly for the past 7 years and still doing so. We've been developing an original, contemporary sound that bridges tradition with our times. This band is invigorating, dynamic and energetic. Our fan base is growing and attracts new young listeners and satifies the long- established jazz fan.

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Marshall Keys - Times Aligned

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:44
Size: 139.0 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 2010
Art: Front

[6:44] 1. Times Aligned
[6:32] 2. Fifty-5
[5:48] 3. Night Vision
[4:22] 4. La Marsa
[5:22] 5. The Body That Loves You
[7:50] 6. Open Canvas
[6:19] 7. Suspended
[6:02] 8. Usmiou
[8:02] 9. Anywhere You Say
[3:41] 10. Almond Eyes

"Marshall Keys' dulcet tones and earthy compositions conjure the spirits of jazzmen past and future. From mainstream to contemporary, from bebop to hip hop, he plays the saxophone with a sense of grace and emotion that is wholly without cliché." ~Mike Sager, Esquire

His debut CD “Times Aligned” is a beautiful recording featuring performances by bassists Scott Ambush and David Dyson, keyboard magicians Federico Pena and Raymond Angry, drummer Dennis Chambers, guitarist Vinny Valentino, percussionists Gilad and Alfredo Mojica as well as cameos from Tom Schuman, Alex “Pope” Norris and Marshall’s wife Eva Hambach, who is also responsible for the CD design and web site graphic content. The result is a project that looks as good as it sounds.

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Rita Coolidge - Safe In The Arms Of Time

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:09
Size: 117.1 MB
Styles: Pop-rock vocals
Year: 2018
Art: Front

[4:19] 1. Satisfied
[4:12] 2. Doing Fine Without You
[3:45] 3. Walking On Water
[4:26] 4. Spirit World
[4:26] 5. The Things We Carry
[5:23] 6. Naked All Night
[4:27] 7. Van Gogh
[3:37] 8. Rainbow
[4:23] 9. Over You
[4:02] 10. We Are Blood
[4:33] 11. You Can Fall In Love
[3:30] 12. Please Grow Old With Me

In many ways, Safe in the Arms of Time is both a reflection and a continuation of Coolidge’s remarkable history, one that took flight during the heyday of the ‘70s L.A. music scene when she sang backup on Stephen Stills’ “Love the One You’re With” and Eric Clapton’s “After Midnight.” (And astute music fans are well aware of how she contributed the classic – and uncredited – piano coda to Derek & the Dominoes’ “Layla.”) “The idea was making an album that had the same appeal of my early records – to make a roots record about my own roots,” Coolidge says.

And so it was only fitting that Coolidge and producer Ross Hogarth, along with an all-star lineup of top musicians – guitarist Dave Grissom, bassist Bob Glaub, keyboardist John “J.T.” Thomas, and drummer Brian MacLeod – assembled at L.A.’s Sunset Sound, the famed recording studio where she recorded her first solo albums on A&M Records 30 years ago. “Going back to Sunset Sound was taking a journey into the past – there was a memory down every hallway,” Coolidge says. Along with nostalgia, there was a hopeful eye toward the future, beautifully rendered on “You Can Fall in Love,” which Coolidge wrote with former Tom Petty drummer Stan Lynch and Joe Hutto. The track explores reconnecting with an old flame, and it embodies one of the album’s paramount themes: It’s never too late. “People need to have an awakening that you can fall in love at any age and it will feel right, like you’re 15,” Coolidge says. “I really wanted to have that message come across on the record.”

Coolidge wrote two of the album’s standout cuts – the sparky blues number “Naked All Night” and the smooth-soul gem “Walking on Water” – with Grammy-winning blues star Keb’ Mo’ and singer-songwriter Jill Colucci in Nashville. Trading vocals with Keb’ Mo’ on “Walking on Water” was a thrill for Coolidge, who enthuses, “I literally have every Keb’ Mo’ CD. I’ve been a fan for decades.”

Safe in the Arms of Time also gave Coolidge the chance to reunite with one of her real-life past flames, one who has remained a cherished friend, Graham Nash. Nash and drumming legend Russ Kunkel had offered Coolidge their smoky blues rocker “Doing Fine Without You” two years before she began recording. “I said to them, ‘I don’t know when I’m doing a record. Can I put this on hold?” When she and Hogarth started the project, it would be one of the first songs they picked. The “Delta Lady” (as she was named by her fellow Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour member Leon Russell) has captivated fans during her astonishing 50-year career, selling millions of copies of signature hits such as “We’re All Alone,” “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” “All Time High”, and “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher.” Her eight-year relationship with former husband Kris Kristofferson yielded three top-selling albums (including the No. 1 hit Full Moon) and multiple Grammy Awards.

Safe in the Arms of Time marks the first new music Coolidge has recorded since the tragic death in 2015 of her beloved sister, Priscilla, a recording artist and member of Walela, the Native American trio she and Coolidge founded with Priscilla’s daughter, Laura Satterfield. The recording of the album also coincided with Coolidge’s relocation from Southern California to a new life in Tallahassee, where in the 1960s, as an art major at Florida State University, she discovered her true calling as a musician – and never looked back.

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Earl Bostic - Masters Of The Last Century: Best Of Earl Bostic

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 89:13
Size: 204.2 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz, R&B-Jazz
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[2:27] 1. Bostic's Boogie Blues
[2:48] 2. Memories
[3:13] 3. Hurricane Blues
[2:51] 4. Velvet Sunset
[3:08] 5. Shady Side Of The Street
[2:44] 6. Jumpin' Jack
[2:37] 7. Moonglow
[2:49] 8. Night And Day
[2:28] 9. The Very Thought Of You
[6:45] 10. Oh, Lady Be Good
[2:41] 11. Indiana
[2:41] 12. Sleep
[2:46] 13. For All We Know
[3:17] 14. The Man I Love
[2:35] 15. Linger Awhile
[3:01] 16. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
[2:37] 17. Embraceable You
[2:39] 18. Harlem Nocturne
[2:36] 19. Temptation
[3:15] 20. Sleep
[2:46] 21. Cherokee
[2:54] 22. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
[3:16] 23. All On
[2:35] 24. Serenade To Beauty
[2:18] 25. Harlem Nocturne
[2:45] 26. My Special Dream
[2:51] 27. The Moon Is Low
[2:48] 28. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
[2:43] 29. Earl Blows A Fuse
[4:06] 30. East Of The Sun

Alto saxophonist Earl Bostic was a technical master of his instrument, yet remained somewhat underappreciated by jazz fans due to the string of simple, popular R&B/jump blues hits he recorded during his heyday in the '50s. Born Eugene Earl Bostic in Tulsa, OK, on April 25, 1913, Bostic played around the Midwest during the early '30s, studied at Xavier University, and toured with several bands before moving to New York in 1938. There he played for Don Redman, Edgar Hayes, and Lionel Hampton, making his record debut with the latter in 1939. In the early '40s, he worked as an arranger and session musician, and began leading his own regular large group in 1945. Cutting back to a septet the next year, Bostic began recording regularly, scoring his first big hit with 1948's "Temptation." He soon signed with the King label, the home of most of his biggest jukebox hits, which usually featured a driving, heavy, R&B-ish beat and an alto sound that could be smooth and romantic or aggressive and bluesy.

In 1951, Bostic landed a number one R&B hit with "Flamingo," plus another Top Ten in "Sleep." Subsequent hits included "You Go to My Head" and "Cherokee." Bostic's bands became important training grounds for up-and-coming jazzmen like John Coltrane, Blue Mitchell, Stanley Turrentine, Benny Golson, Jaki Byard, and others. Unfortunately, Bostic suffered a heart attack in the late '50s, which kept him away from music for two years. He returned to performing in 1959, but didn't record quite as extensively; when he did record in the '60s, his sessions were more soul-jazz than the proto-R&B of old. On October 28, 1965, Bostic suffered a fatal heart attack while playing a hotel in Rochester, NY. ~bio by Steve Huey

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John Hicks - Hicks Time

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:24
Size: 136.0 MB
Styles: Bop, Piano jazz
Year: 1998
Art: Front

[ 2:58] 1. Naomi's Love Song
[ 6:14] 2. Peanut Butter
[ 4:26] 3. Hick's Time
[ 7:55] 4. April Eyes
[ 4:10] 5. Redd's Blues
[ 4:52] 6. Reminds Me
[ 5:26] 7. Jest A Little
[ 5:23] 8. Two Heart Beats
[11:27] 9. Steadfast
[ 6:29] 10. After The Morning

Encompassing everything from rhythmic fire to filigree delicacy, and with a sense of dynamics that fully exploits the orchestral quality of the instrument, John Hicks is a consummate piano master. On Hicks Time, a brilliant solo excursion, Hicks exhibits all of his highly respected talents as both player and composer on eight originals and two Oliver Lake pieces.

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Malia - Ripples

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 44:05
Size: 100.9 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 2010
Art: Front

[3:13] 1. Unfastened
[2:31] 2. Maddy
[3:25] 3. Little Darling
[2:38] 4. After The Love
[4:02] 5. Echoes Of Dreams
[4:00] 6. Little Bee
[2:42] 7. Little Sparrow
[4:56] 8. Mary Mary
[3:53] 9. My Love
[4:51] 10. Unfolding
[3:51] 11. Man In Your Eyes
[3:57] 12. I Miss You

A gifted vocalist whose instrument is both strong and sensual, British jazz singer Malia was born into a family of mixed African and English heritage in the small East African country of Malawi, which borders Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. Malia had limited exposure to music growing up -- her neighborhood could only pull in two radio stations (one in the native language of Chewa, the other in English), and her father's record collection was dominated by the Beatles. That changed when political unrest forced her family to flee Malawi and relocate to London when Malia was 14 years old. Malia took great interest in the rich musical landscape that surrounded her, immersing herself in the dance-oriented new wave sounds dominating the English music scene. The music of Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday soon came into her life and transformed her worldview, as she was introduced to influential black artists for the first time.

Malia soon set her sights on a career in music. After finishing school, Malia took work as a waitress while she organized a band to accompany her, singing ballads and jazz standards in bars and clubs around London. She experienced a breakthrough during a visit to New York City; at a New York café she heard a pop-jazz track sung in French by vocalist Liane Foly that had been produced by Berklee School of Music graduate Andre Manoukian. Malia was entranced by the enticing mix of pop and jazz sensibilities, and she contacted Manoukian to solicit his help. The pair admired each other's musical ideas and potential, and they set to work on Malia's debut album, Yellow Daffodils, released in 2002. Though the release featured English lyrics, Malia gained enormous recognition in France and Germany. Her subsequent releases, Echoes of Dreams (2004) and Young Bones (2007), found favor among jazz fans across Europe thanks to Malia's unique smoky vocal timbre and sensitive interpretations.

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Pat Kelley - Overtones For 2 Guitars

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:46
Size: 139.1 MB
Styles: Guitar jazz
Year: 2014
Art: Front

[7:05] 1. Stompin' At The Savoy (Feat. Bruce Forman)
[5:20] 2. Full House (Feat. Anthony Wilson)
[5:03] 3. Impulsive Blues (Feat. John Stowell)
[7:33] 4. Body And Soul (Feat. John Pisano)
[5:51] 5. If I Were A Bell (Feat. John Storie)
[7:22] 6. Corcovado (Feat. Frank Potenza)
[7:28] 7. Nobody Else But Me (Feat. Peter Bernstein)
[5:35] 8. How Deep Is The Ocean (Feat. Howard Alden)
[6:02] 9. Emily (Feat. Larry Koonse)
[3:21] 10. Minor Inconvenience

In his wide-ranging career, Pat Kelley has appeared on more than 2,000 sessions as a studio guitarist, he has often performed with his friend George Benson, and he has been on many smooth and pop sets. However one should never underrate his talents as a jazz soloist.

On Overtones 4 Two Guitars, Kelley performs one duet apiece with guitarists Bruce Forman, Anthony Wilson, John Stowell, John Pisano, John Storie, Frank Potenza, Peter Bernstein, Howard Alden and Larry Koonse. The music is comprised of straight ahead renditions of standards (plus an original blues) including such numbers as “Stompin’ At The Savoy,” “Body And Soul,” “Nobody Else But Me” and “How Deep Is The Ocean.” Even with all of the different guitarists involved, there is a strong unity and consistency to the set with each performance swinging, featuring some friendly competition and lots of good vibes and interplay.

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Chris Parker - Moving Forward Now

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 74:37
Size: 170.8 MB
Styles: Bop, Contemporary jazz
Year: 2017
Art: Front

[7:32] 1. Battle Hymn Of The Republic
[7:16] 2. Adagio Sostenuto
[4:53] 3. Moving Forward Now
[5:47] 4. Beatrice
[7:20] 5. Trippin-A-Let
[5:35] 6. Don't Think Twice It's All Right
[8:11] 7. Positive Energy
[6:29] 8. Autumn Leaves
[8:26] 9. It's No Secret
[2:22] 10. Discovery
[4:03] 11. The Process
[3:33] 12. Arrival
[3:05] 13. Enjoy The Process

“Battle Hymn of the Republic” might not seem like an obvious choice for the opening track on a jazz musician’s first album as a leader, but for drummer Chris Parker, a percussive call-to-arms translated into a swinging groove is highly appropriate. Parker’s indomitable spirit, his omnivorous capacity to play numerous instruments and to operate in a wide variety of jazz contexts, is represented here by his eclectic choice of repertoire and a turn on tenor sax for his lovely, Coltranesque ballad “Positive Energy” (a fitting title from this exuberant young artist). He also shows off his arranging chops on tunes ranging from Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” (featuring singer Rachel Caswell) and Sam Rivers’ jazz standard “Beatrice” to the aforementioned “Battle Hymn” and Rachmaninoff’s “Adagio Sostenuto.” In addition, there’s an ambitious four-part suite, “Then and Now,” the punchy funk of the title track, and the hip, laid back, infectiously-catchy “It’s No Secret,” that give evidence of a compelling compositional gift. This debut outing is no one-man band, however; Parker has enlisted some of the best jazz musicians in the Midwest, including bassist Jeremy Allen, saxophonists Jamey Aebersold (showcased on “It’s No Secret”) and Rob Dixon (who powers the evolutionary surge of “Then And Now Suite”), pianist Luke Gillespie, clarinetist Frank Glover, trumpeter Pat Harbison, and guitarist Dave Stryker (check out his tour de force solo on “Trippin-A-Let")—testament to the respect that he’s already earned from his older colleagues. Moving Forward Now leaves me excited to hear where Chris Parker will be going next; wherever it is, he’s well on his way. ~David Brent Johnson

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Ted Nash Quintet - Live At Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

Size: 137,8 MB
Time: 59:34
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2018
Styles: Jazz
Art: Front

01. Organized Crime (Live) ( 8:25)
02. Windows (Live) ( 8:20)
03. Spinning Song (Live) ( 7:37)
04. Epistrophy (Live) (10:12)
05. Emily Introduction (Live) ( 1:21)
06. Emily (Live) ( 8:37)
07. Sisters (Live) ( 7:31)
08. Baby Elephant Walk (Live) ( 7:32)

Feat. Warren Wolf, Gary Versace, Rufus Reid and Matt Wilson.

Two-time Grammy winning composer and saxophonist Ted Nash releases his first live recording in over 25 years. Known for his larger works (Presidential Suite, Chakra, Portrait in Seven Shades) this much anticipated release provides an opportunity for Nash to share his improvisational side. His inspired solos are impassioned and interactive. On this album he finds new areas of expression that will excite and move you. Ted Nash - alto sax, clarinet, flute & piccolo, Warren Wolf - vibraphone, Gary Versace - piano, Rufus Reid - bass and Matt Wilson on drums. 'These three nights at Dizzy's were electric for me. I think you'll hear in it the combination of great players, with history letting loose on music that has grown with me over the course of my career. On this album we share not just a night of music but the history of collaboration. This performance was also a chance to revisit a couple original compositions in an entirely new context, and re-explore music by some of my favorite composers. ' - Ted Nash

'Nash is the most compelling soloist - bracingly melodic while keenly aware of harmonic possibilities. ' --- Village Voice

'Excellence in jazz is all about the freedom to musically explore with an open mind and heart to ultimately find one's voice. . . Ted Nash achieves that plateau of performance. ' --- Billboard Magazine

Live At Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

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Neal & Leandra - Stranger To My Kin

Size: 96,7 MB
Time: 41:17
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1998
Styles: Folk
Art: Front & Back

01. Penny On The Tracks (4:22)
02. Ready For Memphis (4:57)
03. Rich (4:05)
04. First Best Friend (3:39)
05. Cry (4:30)
06. Firefly (3:45)
07. Wish I'd Never Gone Away (3:06)
08. Less Of You (4:00)
09. Take Me Down To The Water (5:14)
10. Roll Away The Stone (3:35)

Neal Hagberg sounds a little like fellow singer-songwriter Marc Cohn, of "Walking in Memphis" fame. In fact, the resemblance is impossible to ignore when Hagberg begins to sing one of his own reflective ballads, "Ready for Memphis." Yet by the time he finishes the first verse, Hagberg has rendered the comparison moot. The ballad, which concerns Martin Luther King Jr.'s fateful visit to Memphis in 1968 and how it inspired a young white man to travel 10 hours to greet him, swiftly casts its own spell, fueled by a potent mixture of anticipation and foreboding.

While not all of the tunes on "Stranger to My Kin" have such an intriguing narrative structure, leaving listeners to fill in the blanks, as songwriters and storytellers, Hagberg and Leandra Peak clearly have mastered the art of saying more with less. And they do with complementary voices and affecting harmonies. As low-key as it is, their ballad "Less of You" is deceptively powerful, a searing reminder that cruelty is a double-edged sword, while both "Take Me Down to the Water" and "Roll Away the Stone" address themes of spiritual solace and redemption in such a personal way that both songs ultimately turn into haunting refrains.

By contrast, the Washington-based folk duo Lynn Hollyfield and Nina Spruill tend to see the world as a more agreeable place on "Blue and Green," in which they marvel in the joys and mysteries of motherhood ("Keely's Song"), friendship ("For All You Bring") and caffeine ("Java Jive"). Even the album's closing blues, "Watching the Sky," has a happy ending. The pair's sometimes sparkling, sometimes sensuous harmonies are always appealing, and several local musicians colorfully enhance the mostly guitar-driven arrangements. ~By Mike Joyce

Stranger To My Kin

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Scott Hamilton - Moon Mist

Size: 121,5 MB
Time: 51:53
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2018
Styles: Jazz
Art: Front

01. I'll Close My Eyes (5:48)
02. Moon Mist (4:39)
03. If I Should Lose You (6:35)
04. Young And Foolish (5:30)
05. Only Trust Your Heart (6:16)
06. Why Did I Choose You (5:12)
07. Days Of Wine And Roses (5:57)
08. Castellon After Dark (5:24)
09. Embraceable You (6:29)

Feat. Dena DeRose, Ignasi Gonzalez and Jo Krause.

When Scott Hamilton appeared in the mid-'70s fully formed with an appealing swing style on tenor (mixing Zoot Sims and Ben Webster), he caused a minor sensation -- few other young players during the fusion era were exploring pre-bop jazz at his high level. He began playing when he was 16 and developed quickly, moving to New York in 1976. Hamilton played with Benny Goodman in the late '70s, but he has mostly performed as a leader, sometimes sharing the spotlight with Warren Vaché, Ruby Braff, Rosemary Clooney, the Concord Jazz All-Stars, or George Wein's Newport Jazz Festival All-Stars. Other than a few sessions for Famous Door and Progressive, Hamilton has recorded a prolific string of dates for many labels -- often more than two a year -- that are notable for their consistency and solid swing. Highlights of his 21st century dates include 2010's Live at Nefertiti with the Scandinavian Five and 'Round Midnight in duo with pianist Harry Allen in 2012. In 2014, Fremeaux & Associes released Scott Hamilton Plays with the Dany Doriz Caveau de la Huchette Orchestra -- one of five albums issued under his name that year. Scott Hamilton Plays Jule Styne was issued in 2015, which also netted a handful of dates. La Rosita, with Dena DeRose, Ignasi González, and Jo Krause, marked his debut for Discmedi in 2016 -- it was the third year in a row in which he issued five albums. 2017 was right on pace, with three albums by mid-year including Things We Did Last Summer w/Champian Fulton, Ballads for Audiophiles, and his second date for Discmedi, Shadow of Your Smile. ~ by Scott Yanow

Moon Mist

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Gerald Albright - 30 (Bonus Version)

Size: 120,3 MB
Time: 52:10
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2018
Styles: Jazz: Smooth Jazz
Art: Front

01. Sooki Sooki (5:04)
02. Just Between Us (5:38)
03. Bermuda Nights (4:44)
04. Road To Peace (5:25)
05. Chips N' Salsa (4:59)
06. New Beginnings (4:57)
07. Come Back To Me (Feat. Selina Albright) (5:08)
08. 4 On The Floor (4:47)
09. Boss Of Nova (6:35)
10. 4 On The Floor (Feat. Ricky Watford) (Bonus Track Version) (4:48)

This self-produced anniversary project is a reflection of some of Albright’s favorite music that he has written over the past three decades! All of the songs are action-packed with new and unique arrangements, spear-headed by Albright, Chris “Big Dog” Davis, and James “JRob” Roberson. This CD will prove to be one of Gerald Albright’s finest efforts to date.

Albright is a Los Angeles, California native. For decades and through past solo CD’s, he has wowed us with the sultry yet high-octane funky sounds of his compositions. After 30 years at the top of his game as one of contemporary urban jazz’s core artists and sonic innovators, the eight-time Grammy nominee is letting loose like never before. “30” and all projects to follow will place a stamp on the Albright name as one to deliver nothing but the best.

Albright gets right down to business, celebrating his fresh start of “30” with a new rendition of “Sooki Sooki”. He creates all the horn sections himself, texturing alto, tenor and baritone saxophones with the funkiness of an up and coming hit maker, James “JRob” Roberson on keyboards. Roberson’s off-the-chain talent on keyboards will also keep you jumping on “Chips and Salsa” and “4 On the Floor”. Chris “Big Dog” Davis (one of urban jazz’s top hit makers), creates an array of keyboard sounds on “Bermuda Nights”, “Road to Peace”, “New Beginnings”, “Come Back to Me”, “Boss of Nova” and “Just Between Us”, with Albright infusing a mixture of horns and other instruments.

The emotional up-tempo ballad “Come Back to Me” features Albright’s daughter, Selina Albright – a solo artist in her own right – on background vocals. Another highlight of “30” would be a bonus track, “4 On the Floor” featuring the dynamic Ricky Watford on guitar.

Albright says that the big, multi-faceted sound of the album, particularly his use of multiple flutes, is a throwback to the way he came up in music. Because Albright’s musical muse has taken him to so many fascinating locales along the contemporary R&B/urban jazz spectrum, he’s joyfully defied easy categorizations.

“Top to bottom,” Albright says, “Whether in concert, listening to my music over the radio or CD player, I always want my listeners to be taken on a musical journey with different textures, rhythms, chord progressions and moods. I want people to know where I’ve been and where I’m going, and to let them hear that I’m in a really good place in my life.”

30 (Bonus Version)

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John Jenkins, Cliff Jordan, Bobby Timmons - Jenkins, Jordan & Timmons

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 37:29
Size: 85.8 MB
Styles: Hard Bop
Year: 1994
Art: Front

[ 6:30] 1. Cliff's Edge
[ 7:02] 2. Tenderly
[ 6:15] 3. Princess
[10:32] 4. Soft Talk
[ 7:08] 5. Blue Jay

Alto Saxophone – John Jenkins; Bass – Wilbur Ware; Drums – Dannie Richmond; Piano – Bobby Timmons; Tenor Saxophone – Clifford Jordan. Recorded in Hackensack, NJ on July 26, 1957.

Four of the five selections on this CD reissue (which also includes "Tenderly") are obscure jazz originals by altoist John Jenkins, tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan, or trombonist Julian Priester. Inspired by both Charlie Parker and Jackie McLean, Jenkins teams up with Jordan, pianist Bobby Timmons, bassist Wilbur Ware, and drummer Dannie Richmond for some bop-oriented improvising. Strange that this would be one of only two sets led by Jenkins. Although the Blue Note CD, recorded just 16 days later, gets the edge, this is an excellent effort too. ~Scott Yanow

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Paquito D'Rivera Quintet, Sabine Meyer, Trio Clarone - JaZZ-ClaZZ

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 72:36
Size: 166.2 MB
Styles: Clarinet jazz
Year: 2016
Art: Front

[ 7:05] 1. Vals Venezolano
[ 5:44] 2. Oblivion
[12:42] 3. Suite Piazollana
[ 4:56] 4. Borat In Syracuse
[ 3:57] 5. Afro
[ 3:57] 6. Dizzyness
[ 4:39] 7. Chiquita Blues
[ 4:13] 8. Paquito
[ 7:06] 9. Fiddle Dreams
[ 3:43] 10. Toque De Clave
[ 1:58] 11. Contradanza
[ 5:56] 12. La Cachila
[ 1:56] 13. Los Tres Golpes
[ 4:38] 14. Brasilierino

Bass Clarinet – Reiner Wehle; Clarinet – Paquito D'Rivera, Sabine Meyer, Wolfgang Meyer; Drums – Ernesto Simpson; Piano – Adonis González, Alex Brown.

D'Rivera, a Cuban alto saxophonist, clarinetist and soprano saxophonist, recorded Jazz - Clazz in Germany with special guests Trio Clarone with Sabine Meyer (clarinet), Reiner Wehle, Wolfgang Meyer Jazz Clazz . In the August 2009 publication of "Stereoplay" Magazine, the June European release of "Jazz - clazz" CD received the "Die Audiophile" award Jazz Clazz . In December 2009, the album received two GRAMMY nominations for "Best Instrumental Composition" and " Best Classical Crossover Album" Also in December of 09, Paquito D'Rivera was voted by DownBeat Magazine Reader's Poll as the Best Clarinetist for the third year in a row! Jazz Clazz by Paquito D'Rivera / Sabine Meyer was released Jun 08, 2010 on the Stormy Monday label.

"This is one of the coolest and cleanest jazz recordings I've recently heard. This is my idea of what New York-Latin jazz should be all about. The thoughtful inclusion of the classical group Trio Clarone should not lead one to think that this is some sort of cheese-headed jazz classical fusion or crossover back and forth nonsense, because it's not. Trio Clarone is sublimely integrated into the whole, though never asked to extend themselves very far outside of their classical comfort zone, and for the most part are simply participants within the greater whole of things. All involved seemingly bought into and brought their very best to the project, the players as well as the producers and engineers. The play is superb from front to back and top to bottom. All of this a testament to the enthusiasm, leadership and musicianship of Senor Paquito. There is also a very nice diversity of instrumentation from track to track including the appearance of bandoneonist Hector del Curto on several tracks and some tragically hip moments of bowed (jazz) bass from Pablo Aslan; there are duets, trios, quartets, a quintet, sextets and septets; and there is also an attractive thematic feel to the whole of things. This is a wonderfully entertaining, expertly performed, and well engineered recording. A real treat!" ~jksp

Jazz-Clazz

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David Hazeltine - Perambulation

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 58:38
Size: 134.2 MB
Styles: Piano jazz
Year: 2006
Art: Front

[7:17] 1. Perambulation
[5:51] 2. This Is For Seamus
[5:33] 3. Wonder Why
[7:51] 4. Old Folks
[5:56] 5. Love For Sale
[6:43] 6. Blues For David
[7:46] 7. Lush Life
[4:37] 8. P.S.We Love You
[7:00] 9. Angel Eyes

David Hazeltine (P); Peter Washington (B); Joe Farnsworth (D). Recorded May 28, 2005 in Brooklyn, NY, USA by Max Bolleman.

On Perambulation, his sixth date as a leader for Criss Cross, David Hazeltine reconvenes the trio from the critically acclaimed 2004 release, Close To You. Utilizing incisive skills as a composer, arranger, and pianist, Hazeltine plays three originals, Buddy Montgomery's Blues For David, and five standards, including a provocative treatment of Cole Porter's Love For Sale. Bassist Peter Washington and drummer Joe Farnsworth surpass the role of accompanists and make indispensable contributions to this exceptional recording.

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